BWC anticipated providing a dividend next year, but with Board approval, they will issue one now to provide some immediate economic relief to employers amid the ongoing pandemic. If approved by the Board, this would be the second dividend of $1 billion or more since April and the third dividend since 2019. Dividends like this, as well as previous ones, are possible because of strong investment returns on employer premiums, a declining number of claims each year, prudent fiscal management, and employers who work hard to improve workplace safety and reduce injury claims. This dividend equals approximately 100% of the premiums paid in policy year 2019. Governor DeWine today asked the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors to send up to $1.5 billion in dividend payments to Ohio employers this fall. Baseline saliva tests are minimally invasive and provide reliable results in approximately 48 hours upon the lab’s receipt.Īn order requiring all assisting living facilities to participate in the testing initiative will be posted soon at. The tests can be self-performed or performed with assistance, under the observance of licensed medical staff. Governor DeWine announced that a statewide testing initiative for Ohio's more than 765 assisted living facilities is now underway to offer baseline saliva testing to all staff and residents at no cost to the facilities. NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING TESTING: The full plan and health order will be posted soon at. The Ohio Association of Senior Centers and those representing adult day centers nationally and locally assisted in developing the ResponsibleRestart Ohio plan for adult day care and senior centers. "Each center should consider a variety of factors when determining its ability to reopen, including the case status in the surrounding community." "By delaying the opening until September 21, we are providing time for each center to properly prepare based on the order's guidelines," said Governor DeWine. Governor DeWine announced today that adult day care centers and senior centers may open at a reduced capacity beginning on September 21 if the facilities can meet certain safety standards outlined in a forthcoming health order. Each level is calculated with data gathered on seven public health indicators. "The best ways to stop the virus continue to be staying home when you can, wearing your mask and social distancing when you go out, and washing your hands often."ĭetailed information all of Ohio's 88 counties can be found on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System's website. The system was developed to provide local health departments, community leaders, and the public with data and information on the severity of the COVID-19 spread in the counties in which they live. The system consists of four levels with specific risk-level guidelines. In urban areas, where residents have been wearing masks longer, we're seeing spread decline, but rural areas are seeing more spread," said Governor DeWine. "Ohio continues to see a shift in virus spread. New health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health indicates that nine counties currently have a very high risk of exposure and spread. Governor DeWine today released this week's Ohio Public Health Advisory System map. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor DeWine says COVID-19 testing will still be required twice a week for un-vaccinated nursing home employees.(COLUMBUS, Ohio)-Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Kimball said Glendale is expecting to get clearer details this week. So at this point, they are still doing them," she said. "As of right now, we do not have clarifications from the Ohio Department of Aging on the masks and the screening. She said that while things are going back to normal, Glendale specifically is still waiting to hear from state officials before dropping some other safety protocols. That was a big help for getting over the isolation hump," said Kimball. "Everybody gets to go down and see all their friends at the dining room for three meals a day, so that's a nice change. We haven't had kids in the building for a year," said Kimball.Ĭommunal dining is also back again, something Kimball says is important for residents to help rebuild their socialization skills. "We're going to be able to see families in the buildings, we're going to see kids in the buildings. It's good to see the children come through," said Almester. Now that things are starting to look up, Almester said it feels wonderful.
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